Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae, Catharosia pygmaea

Posted by JariF on 06-06-2010 07:18
#1

Hi,

is this correct ? Like to be sure before the gallery. June 2. 2010 Loviisa, Finland.

Jari

Edited by JariF on 21-06-2010 14:54

Posted by ChrisR on 06-06-2010 09:15
#2

It certainly looks like Catharosia (tiny, shiny black, very long petiole, diffuse colour on wings with white tips) - well found :) But I hardly ever see these so let's wait for some other confirmation too :)

Posted by JariF on 06-06-2010 10:47
#3

Yes, they are not too common in the area where I collect. I had only two before and last year I didn't find any.

Jari

Posted by Zeegers on 21-06-2010 12:24
#4

Catharosia is fine but the calyptra is very blackish.
SO it must be pygmea.

You won't believe it, but albisquama is even much smaller !


Theo

Posted by JariF on 21-06-2010 14:53
#5

Thank You for the confirmation Theo

Jari